Basic Site Details

Built on site of the old Louvre Theatre (see separate entry) which was demolished for the purpose.

The Louvre Picture House, Parkhead has been acquired by the BF Picture and Variety Circuit, Metropole Chambers, Stockwell-street, Glasgow for rebuilding as a 3000-seater. Plans are being prepared by Messrs Lennox and McMath, 103 Bath-street, Glasgow. No contracts placed yet. [Builder 15 June 1934 Page 1041]

A new cinema capable of seating about 3,000 persons is to be reecyed in the vicinity of the Parkhead Cross, Glasgow. The plans for the building have been passed by the Dean of Guild Court for Mr Bernard Frutin, theatre proprietor, 118 Stockwell-street, Glasgow. [Builder 21 September 1934 Page 520]

Plans for the 3000 capacity cinema proposed on the site of the Louvre Picture House, Parkhead have been prepared by Messrs Lennox and McMath, 103 Bath-street, Glasgow. The cinema is for Mr B Frutin.[ Builder 28 September 1934]

A contract for the erection of the “Granada” cinema, Parkhead for Mr B Frutin has been placed with Messrs Cowiesons Limited Charles Street St Rollox Glasgow. Plans are by Messrs Lennox and McMath, 103 Bath-street, Glasgow. [Builder 2 November 1934 Page 784]

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:

Name

Current name?

Notes

Mecca Social Club

Yes

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

Classification

Original classification?

Notes

Cinema

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:

Address

Main entrance?

Notes

1315-1321, Duke Street

Yes

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

From

To

Event type

Notes

26 August 1935

Opened

1971

Alteration/conversion

Cinema closed and converted into bingo hall. Facade cut down and reclad in sheet metal.

1995

Closed

Bingo hall closed

c. 2001

Destruction/demolition

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.